Connecting the Dots | How Leaders Benefit from Relationships

Leadership always occurs in the context of relationships. The key relationships in a leader’s world contextualize their identity, behavior, and performance. Relationships are the key to their success and fulfillment. Equally, they enable us to weather life’s storms, providing safe harbours to heal, learn, and grow. So why are many leaders not connecting the dots […]

Leadership Unmasked: Navigating the Gap Between Expectation and Experience

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We have a problem! We’re losing top leadership talent at an alarming rate. Gifted individuals are throwing in the towel and walking away. This global phenomenon is robbing organizations of visionaries and solution architects. But what is driving the exodus? Why are those with a calling to leadership choosing to give it away? […]

What is leadership capacity and how do I get more of it?

What’s your leadership capacity like right now? Are you operating from a position of healthy margins, or is your tank running low? Many are talking about capacity in business, but what is leadership capacity, and how can you get more of it? You’ve probably already learned the hard way, that adding more to your schedule […]

Are our values that important? And who cares?

When was the last time you engaged in a discussion or read an article on the values leaders believed to be most important? Unless you dive into scholarly research, this topic does not typically occupy our daily thoughts. However, their significance is undeniable. Values play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of our lives. […]

Make Failure Your Friend

Relax; you will Fail Failure is inevitable. If you’re breathing, you will fail at things. It’s part of the human experience, yet most of us will do almost anything to avoid it. Why? What’s the problem with failing? The issue for most of us is that we fear it. We fear failure because we have […]

The Power of Reflection: How it Can Supercharge Your Leadership

Did you know that reflection has the power to supercharge your leadership? We live and lead in a culture that often devalues reflection. We’ve been taught to applaud those who “shoot from the hip”, making snap judgments and decisions without fear or favour. And sometimes this is necessary. While this style of leadership can appear […]

Why being ‘lonely at the top’ isn’t good for you, or for business

Leaders are no more exempt from loneliness and isolation than the rest of the population. In fact, they can be more susceptible to these feelings. As their responsibilities grow, the quality of their social and intimate connections declines. Our careers and lives are a culmination of many small decisions that, over time, create our life’s […]

Why Resilience Matters for Leaders

Resilience matters for leaders. It’s not just some abstract concept. It’s about our capacity to cope with and grow from life’s toughest challenges. Think of it as a set of skills that help us navigate what may be incredibly traumatic and life-changing events. Resilience is a complex, layered, and nuanced concept. Researchers have identified many […]

Beyond the Crucible meets When Leaders Are Lost.

I recently had the immense privilege and pleasure of being interviewed by Warwick Fairfax and Gary Schneeberger on the Beyond the Crucible Podcast. Hailing from the Fairfax Media Dynasty, Warwick’s name is synonymous with status, wealth, influence, and the very public demise of the family company in 1987. Since walking through his own devastating crucible, […]

Mind the Gap Between What You Believe and How You Lead

I have a couple of questions for you. Can you, as a leader, articulate your core beliefs and values? And do you lead others in a way that aligns with them – your value code? If you lead people in any capacity, it’s important (and incredibly helpful) you know your value code and let it […]